What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A side-by-side double that has an incredibly compact footprint (for narrow entrances and on public transport). Add seats or a carrycot (with adaptors) to expand the frame for kids up to 50 lbs per seat.
Budget double with suspension for the front and back for uneven surfaces. Large storage basket, padded handlebars, and large storage basket.
Size
Double pushchairs are generally more spacious than single ones, especially when they are side-byside buggies, such as the Kolcraft Geo 3 or UPPAbaby. The good thing is that this extra width enables them to carry heavier kids without straining the chassis. Other features make them stand out: large pop-out canopies that have SPF 50 protection, as well as peekaboo windows and swivel-lock front wheels that assist in navigating tight spaces such as shopping aisles and a cup holder for one parent, and a clever fold mechanism that is one-handed. The 10-inch wheels aren't built for rough terrain but can handle city streets and theme park rides well.
In terms of price tags these kinds of lightweight, side-by-side buggies are surprisingly affordable.
double buggy side by side -buggy is the more easy it will be to lift and manoeuvre. The Joie Evalite Duo is a excellent choice if you have to be aware of weight, as it's the lightest we've seen in our lab tests, but it still has plenty of features, including large pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; a quick-release fold that folds flat in just a few minutes; four-wheel suspension to handle rough terrain and a swivel front wheel that makes maneuvering tight shops and supermarket aisles simple. It's also affordable at just more than PS1,000. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.
Flexibility
A good double buggy will offer a huge amount of flexibility, whether you have twins or a baby and a toddler. The narrow tandem buggies can be used to fit into small spaces. Side-by-side models let you to keep track of your children and keep them safe while you go to the grocery store or in the park. A lot of buggies come with a variety seating configurations, so you can alter them as your child grows. Some even permit the addition of a car seat or ride-on board.
The Joie Evalite duo is a great example. It can fit two seats or a car seat and its adaptors that are easy to use permit you to switch from a single seat to a double in seconds. It also has a nice-sized pop-out UPF 50+ canopy sunshade, adjustable leg rests and peekaboo windows in both seats as well as a standing fold that's simple and quick to fold with one hand; and a premium suspension that makes light work of rough terrain.
The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another alternative. Their slim frames are ideal to navigate narrow aisles and doors while they can easily hold twins or a baby and an adult due to the addition of UPPAbaby's "PiggyBack board (which is available separately). The basket is large and comes with all the extras, such as liners and raincovers.
Tandem buggies are generally designed with your children seated together. This can make them easier and more stable to push on uneven surfaces, but they can be difficult to maneuver around and over kerbs. They have a bigger footprint than a single-seater and may be too big to pass through doorways.
Comfort
This is among the most comfortable and lightweight doubles that we have examined. It has a stadium-style seat on both seats, ensuring that your children can take in the view. It also comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy that has a windows that peek out, a cushioned toddler seat that includes an add-on RumbleSeat that has built-in adjustable leg and foot rests as well as a cup holder for one parent. The seats recline independently by pressing a lever underneath each seat. Testers also love how the straps can be fastened and unfastened in one hand. The handle is simple to turn, making it simple to fold. It can also be put away with the backrest raised to make it easy to access.
This is a great option for families who want to grow with their children. It comes in 30 different configurations. It can accommodate twins or a toddler, as well as a baby or three kids if you add the 'PiggyBack board'. Its spacious shopping basket as well as soft suspension makes it ideal on roads and in cities too. It is also very affordable. BabyGearLab recommends this for children up to the age of six.